Big nigeria news
Here are some of the latest big news stories from Nigeria:
- Nigeria's Economy Grows by 2.3% in Q1 2023: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has announced that Nigeria's economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by growth in the agriculture and services sectors.
- Buhari Signs New Electoral Act into Law: President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new Electoral Act into law, which aims to improve the transparency and credibility of elections in Nigeria.
- Nigeria's Inflation Rate Rises to 17.1%: The NBS has announced that Nigeria's inflation rate rose to 17.1% in May 2023, driven by increases in food and housing costs.
- Bandits Attack Kaduna Community, Kill 10: Bandits have attacked a community in Kaduna State, killing 10 people and injuring several others.
- Nigeria's Power Generation Reaches 4,000MW: The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that the country's power generation has reached 4,000 megawatts, the highest level in over a decade.
- EFCC Arrests Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, over alleged corruption and money laundering.
- Nigeria's Foreign Reserves Fall to $35.4 Billion: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that the country's foreign reserves have fallen to $35.4 billion, a decline of 12.5% from the previous year.
- Nigeria's Senate Passes Bill to Establish National Water Resources Agency: The Senate has passed a bill to establish the National Water Resources Agency, aimed at improving water management and supply in the country.
- Nigeria's Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Kidnapping of Students in Kaduna: The police have arrested 10 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of students in Kaduna State, which led to the death of one student.
- Nigeria's Federal Government to Launch New Agricultural Policy: The federal government is set to launch a new agricultural policy aimed at increasing food production and reducing poverty in the country.
These are just a few of the latest big news stories from Nigeria.